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The best reason to fill our tires with nitrogen gas is that it's so stable. It stays at a stable psi when the temperatures change, especially when it gets warmer, so here in TX during summer and highwaydriving you'll have significant less of a chance for a blow out, your tires wear better and your fuel economy goes up slightly.

Marykate - you really should spend a few minutes with the owner's manual of your car. Don't be just another helpless female intimidated by an indicator on your dash.

TPMS = Tire Pressure Monitoring System. It warns you when your tire pressure is below the manufacturer's minimum for that car. It doesn't mean "emergency" but it means one or more of your tires are low. This happens when it gets cold - but even if it were warm your tires were probably close to being low.

Since you probably NEVER check your tire pressure on your own - TPMS is doing you a favor.

Hoffdano - There's way TOO MANY helpless females in my office who are always asking me what's wrong with their car. All the lights are on the dashboard and dinging to no end. Eek! And they wonder why the mechanic told them that they need a new transmission! I too, have TPMS on my vehicle and it's a great thing. I check my own tire pressure and have a digital gauage in my glove box.

I just got back my Honda Accord 2008 yesterday from dealership after fixing the back bumper which was damaged in an accident.

Today, I drove the car and the TPMS Light is ON. What does that mean? I am in Houston and it is snowing (little bit). Does, it have anything to do with the TPMS light?

Please read your owner's manual because you can find out how TPMS works and you may even find a feature in your car you didn't know about! Don't be afraid to get under the hood either! Good luck and stay safe out there!

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